Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in early spring
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
CORYLUS avellana
Common Name
Rubber Plant
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Hazelnut
In German
Ficus elastica
Haselnuss
In French
Ficus elastica
Noisette
In Spanish
ficus
Avellana
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Φουντούκι
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Avelã
In Polish
gumy roślin
Orzech laskowy
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Hazelnut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut
Care of Ficus Elastica and Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.